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SalaryExperienced Support Worker looking to gain experience in a senior role to push for a payrise or a senior support worker looking for additional opportunities to earn some extra hours. Above all we are looking for people who share our values, who are caring, empathetic, compassionate, good team players with a willingness to learn.
Successful candidates will have an interest in helping those with Dementia, mental health needs and complex learning disabilities to live with less restriction and greater independence They will be energetic and enthusiastic, with a desire to make a difference and enrich the lives of others.
Day to day tasks:
To lead a team support individuals going about their daily lives, providing personal care where necessary and promoting their independence, enabling them to achieve their goals.
This to include:
• Assisting individuals where necessary with personal care needs, including washing / bathing, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, mobility and transport, etc.
• Helping the individuals in our care to make their own choices and supporting them to carry out activities within and outside of the home, e.g. cooking, cleaning, shopping, going to the gym, days out, social and leisure activities.
• Acting as an advocate promoting individuals’ wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
• Cleaning duties as part of the team, undertaking any general domestic chores, or supporting individuals to carry out such duties.
• Helping with menu planning, shopping and cooking for the home.
• Administering medication to individuals following appropriate training and in line with company procedures.
• Carrying out health & safety checks as necessary.
• Following care and management guidelines and working in line with company policies and procedures.
• Completing documentation and keeping records in accordance with company policy.
• Other reasonable tasks as required which fall within the grade of the job.
Preferably, Drivers.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
